agoraphobic

/ˌæɡərəˈfoʊbɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to or suffering from agoraphobia, a fear of open or crowded spaces where escape might be difficult.
    • The therapist specialized in treating agoraphobic patients with gradual exposure therapy.
    • She felt agoraphobic in the huge, crowded mall and had to leave quickly.
    • His agoraphobic symptoms made it hard for him to go to the grocery store alone.
noun
  1. A person who suffers from agoraphobia.
    • The support group was designed to help agoraphobics feel less isolated.
    • She became an agoraphobic after a traumatic experience in a crowded stadium.
    • As an agoraphobic, he preferred to order everything online rather than go out.
What does "agoraphobic" mean? | whatsthatwordmean | whatsthatwordmean